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- By the 1720s, the Council Book of Cork owned Blackrock Castle and used the castle for banquets and fancy gatherings. In 1722, the old four story tower caught fire.
- Blackrock Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Lee in County Cork, Ireland, has a rich and fascinating history dating back over 400 years.
- Blackrock castle is a 19th Century castle situated on the banks of the River Lee about two kilometres from the centre of Cork City.
- Blackrock Castle was built at the request of the citizens of Cork to Queen Elizabeth I. The latter wanted a castle to watch over the town, and protect them from any...
- Blackrock Castle Cork City. On its eastern side it is joined to a cylindrical tower rising several feet above the main structure.
- For the most part, Blackrock Castle served as a government building for the Cork Corporation (Cork City Council) rather than a defensive fortification.
- Blackrock Castle, located near Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland, is a unique blend of historical fortification and modern observatory.
- Housed in an iconic Cork landmark dating back to 1582, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes entry to Journeys of Exploration.
- Architect: James Pain Blackrock Castle was in the ownership of the City of Cork following a charter of James I to the City in 1608.